Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect breather hose and secondary air hose.
3. Remove air cleaner and timing belt cover.

Fig. 12 Camshaft Timing Marks:

4. Rotate crankshaft in normal direction of rotation (clockwise) to bring No. 1 cylinder to top dead center (TDC) of compression stroke. No. 1 cylinder is at TDC compression stroke when mark on upper timing undercover is aligned with mark on camshaft sprocket, Fig. 12.
5. Move timing belt tensioner fully toward water pump assembly and temporarily secure it.
6. Remove camshaft sprocket attaching bolt, then detach sprocket from camshaft with timing belt attached. Position camshaft sprocket on lower belt cover or suspend sprocket and belt from hood to maintain proper timing alignment. Do not rotate crankshaft after removing sprocket from camshaft.
7. Remove rocker cover and note position of camshaft.
8. Remove rocker shaft assembly and cylinder head rear cover.
9. Remove camshaft thrust case tightening bolt, thrust case and camshaft. Remove assembly toward transaxle side of cylinder head.